Potter County commissioners, Amarillo City Council among on tap for public meetings

Monday

Potter County Commissioners’ Court:

9 a.m., 500 S. Fillmore – Room 106

The Commission is expected to consider and act upon approving vehicles for participation in the Enterprise Fleet Management program; consider adoption of a tax rate of .68500 per $100 valuation for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2018; to consider and act upon a proposal for the Sheriff to take possession of one or more vehicles on loan from the U.S. Marshal’s service; consider an agreement for Sheriff’s Office to access the First Responder Network Authority; consider and act upon becoming a member of TechShare Local Government Corporation;

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee:

11:30 a.m., Simms Municipal Building – Conference Room 203

During work session, regular or special meeting the Committee may receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:

Speed control in the Mrs. MD Oliver-Eakle of Plemons Subdivision, including status report from Kimley-Horn and Associates.

Generate a future policies, programs and projects list.

Planning and Zoning Commission:

3 p.m., Council Chamber – Third Floor

509 SE 7th Ave.

After a 2:45 p.m. work session, the agenda notes the Commission will consider Subdivision Ordinance Amendment, Section 4-6-59(d)(1)(2) regarding partial lease requirements; consider a vacation request of a 5 ft. Public Utility Easement in Lot 4, Block 1, Belmont Park Addition Unit No. 1, in Section 157, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas; and consider rezoning of Lots 5 and 6, Block 35, Miller Heights Unit No. 1, in Section 168, Block 2, AB&M Survey plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys and public ways to change from Multifamily District 1 to Multifamily District 1 with a Specific Use Permit for placement of a Class B manufactured home.

Tuesday

Amarillo City Council:

7 a.m., Council Chamber – Third Floor

509 SE 7th Ave.

Presentation and consideration of Ordinance 7763 – a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance rezoning Lot 1, Block 7, Martin Addition Unit No. 3, in Section 136, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas, plus one half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Residential District 1 with Specific Use Permit 22 to Residential District 1 with a Specific Use Permit for a martial arts and athletic center. Vicinity of Martin Rd. and Marrs St.

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation:

11 a.m., Amarillo EDC Office

801 S. Fillmore – Suite 205

The agenda calls for the Board to conduct an executive session for:

A. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.087:

Discussion regarding commercial or financial information received from a business prospect and / or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect:

Project # 18-08-02 (Information Technology)

Project# 17-11-06 (Business Services)

B. Consultation with legal counsel in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071: Discussion with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation.

C. Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and qualifications of a public officer or employee, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074: - President & CEO evaluation/compensation.

Discuss and consider the evaluation / compensation of the President & CEO.

#HelloAmarillo: Digital Ambassador Campaign presentation.

Discuss Amarillo EDC organizational strategic planning process.

Staff financial and operational updates.

Amarillo City Council:

Noon, Council Chamber – Third Floor

509 SE 7th Ave.

 A work session will be conducted for public comment by citizens who desire to address the city council regarding policies, programs or services.

Amarillo City Council:

1 p.m., Council Chamber – Third Floor

509 SE 7th Ave.

The Council is expected to consider the purchase of 100 three-cubic yard solid waste dumpsters; consider an award for asbestos abatement and demolition at 1328 SE 10th Ave. to Howell Sand Company in the amount of $74,121; consider purchase and construction of a vehicle storage facility for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program contingent to authorization by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use current fiscal year grant funds; and consider an award of the construction contract to J. Lee Milligan, lnc. in the amount of $1,104,726.85 for the milling and overlay of various streets comprised of Bell St. from 34th Ave. to Hillside Rd., as well as drainage improvements at the intersection of Bell St. and 45th Ave.

Thursday

21st Century Senior Services Development Advisory Board:

3 p.m., City Hall – Room 306

509 SE 7th Ave.

The Board agenda notes the following will be addressed:

Amarillo 50-plus Active Adult Programming and Facilities final report presentation and a Center Without Walls status report.

Downtown Amarillo Urban Design Review Board:

5:30 p.m., Simms Municipal Building – Conference Room 275

808 S. Buchanan St.

The Board is expected to receive and consider a request for variance from all applicable standards (walkway improvements) of the Downtown Amarillo Urban Design Standards for the Barfield Building Hotel project, located on Lots 1 and 2, Block 79, Glidden and Sanborn Addition and Lots 3 thru 5, Block 79, Plemons / Glidden and Sanborn Additions, in Section 170, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas.